Our research students have been very successful at finding employment across a wide range of sectors. Professional institutes hold Newcastle research degrees in high regard when assessing work applications.

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA are widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in over 90 countries.

IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.

Our accreditations give you an additional benchmark of quality to your degree, making you more attractive to graduate employers. It can also open the door to higher-level jobs, most of which require Chartered Engineer status.

Placements

Leading industrial organisations in the Marine and Renewables sector sponsor many research projects. Other projects involve collaboration between Newcastle and other institutions.

Recent partnerships and collaborations include International Paint, Lloyds Register and BAE Systems.

*Please note, if you wish to take MAR8068, Advanced Hydrodynamics in semester 2, you must take MAR8072, Fundamentals of Naval Architecture in semester 1.

With the approval of the Degree Programme Director alternative optional modules to those listed above may be selected.

As a research student you will receive a tailored package of academic and support elements to ensure you maximise your research and future career. The academic information is in the programme profile and you will be supported by our Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme, doctoral training centres and Research Student Support Team.

Researcher Development Programme

Our Science, Agriculture and Engineering Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme aims to help you develop the skills and experience that the UK Research Councils expect you to have, or to develop, during your research degree.

Our programme will help you to:

complete a training needs analysis, so that you know what your current skills are and where you need help and development

identify appropriate workshops or other events that will help you most and best address your development needs

gain the personal and professional key skills development for the successful completion of your research degree

Postgraduate Research Student Support

Our award winningResearch Student Support Team is dedicated to providing you with information, support and advice throughout your research degree studies. The team can help and advise you on a variety of issues from registration to producing your transcripts.

Module changes

Module changes

Modules change annually to take account of:

changing staff expertise

developments in the discipline

the requirements of external bodies and partners

student feedback.

Most module information for 2020 entry will be available from the end of May2020.